At a Glance
- Former Jets guard Brian Winters was drug-tested the morning of his July wedding
- Wife Jenny Winters shared the story in a Jan. 13 TikTok post
- The test occurred during the NFL offseason and Brian passed
- Why it matters: Shows the league’s year-round, no-notice testing policy even for life events
Jenny Winters, wife of retired New York Jets offensive guard Brian Winters, says the NFL’s random drug-testing program once interrupted the couple’s wedding day.
In a TikTok video posted Jan. 13, Jenny-who calls herself a “retired WAG” and hosts a podcast-claimed league testers arrived at the couple’s venue after Brian informed them he was getting married that morning.
Wedding-Day Interruption
“One thing about the NFL: they are gonna drug test you whenever and literally wherever they please,” she told viewers, adding that testers carry “a big briefcase full of drug-testing accoutrement” and can appear anywhere in the country.
Jenny recalled that Brian received the call shortly before the ceremony:
- He told testers, “I’m literally getting married today.”
- They replied, “Great, send us the address. We’ll be there.”
- Testers collected a urine sample while a chaperone observed
The wedding took place in July, outside of football season, and Brian passed, Jenny said.
Previous Surprise Test
Jenny mentioned a second surprise test months earlier. After Brian posted a video pulling three Ford pickup trucks, a tester showed up at their home the next day, she claimed.
Commenters on her post joked that the league “saw him do something strong” and dispatched a collector. Jenny responded with laughing emojis and confirmed both tests were clean.
She also agreed with a commenter who wrote that they “have zero problems” with the NFL’s testing protocol.
League Policy
According to the NFL Players Association website:
- Every player receives one annual test
- Players “may be tested up to six times” randomly
- After notification from Drug Free Sport, athletes have 24 hours to provide a sample
Jenny emphasized that the wedding incident illustrates how strictly the policy is enforced regardless of personal milestones.
Key Takeaways
- NFL random testing can occur any day of the year, including major life events
- Retirees remain subject to testing if they haven’t filed official retirement paperwork
- Players must comply within 24 hours of notification
- Brian Winters passed both tests referenced by his wife
